In honor of fallen cop, Gov. Snyder orders flags at half-staff

In honor of fallen Police Officer Darren Weathers, Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff on today on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex. Weathers was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, Feb. 13.

“Officer Weathers was a devoted police officer and a beloved member of the community,” Snyder said. “I send my deepest condolences to Darren’s family, friends and the entire Detroit Police Department during this difficult time.”

Weathers, 25, died after a car crash while heading to an unsanctioned training operation, when he ran a red light and struck another vehicle. The passengers inside that car survived.

Weathers served in the U.S. Army and the Michigan National Guard before joining the Detroit Police Department.

When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the U.S. flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half-mast position. The flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.